SMOKEY SLOW COOKER CHILI

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pork

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

cooking spray 1 lb pork, ground
1 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups onions, chopped
1 3/4 cups green bell peppers, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beer (lager-style such as Budweiser)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 tomatillos, quartered
2 bay leaves
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans plum tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added pinto beans, drained
1 (7 3/4 ounce) can tomato sauce, Mexican hot-style (such as El Paso)
1 smoked ham hock (about 8 ounces)
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled (2 ounces)
8 lime wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add ground pork to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to slightly crumble. Drain well. Transfer pork to an electric slow cooker. 22. Recoat pan with cooking spray. Add pork shoulder; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Transfer pork to slow cooker. 33. Recoat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in beer; cook 1 minute. Transfer onion mixture to slow cooker. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, chili powder, and next 9 ingredients (through ham hock) to slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH 5 hours or until meat is tender. Remove bay leaves and ham hock; discard. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and sugar. Ladle about 1 1/3 cups chili into each of 8 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1 tablespoon green onions, and 1 tablespoon cheese. Serve each serving with 1 lime wedge. 4Note: You can also cook the chili in a slow cooker on LOW for 8 hours. For cooking chili on the stovetop, use a total of 12 ounces beer and simmer, covered, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until the pork shoulder is tender.

Shahid Patni
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I'll definitely be making this chili again.


Josphine Claire Wangari
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This is the best chili I've ever had!


David Quevedo
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This chili is a keeper!


Lauren Loker
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Nekesa Phiona
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This chili is the perfect comfort food.


D J Subel
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I love that this chili is made with all healthy ingredients.


Marc Knight
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This chili is so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Virendar Singh
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I've made this chili several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


boyfurious
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This chili is a great recipe for a potluck or party.


Calvin chin
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I served this chili with a side of cornbread and it was the perfect meal.


antonia bautista
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I added a few extra spices to this chili to give it a little more kick.


FR STARS
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover meat. I used ground beef, but you could also use chicken, pork, or turkey.


Serena Metzler
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I made this chili in my slow cooker and it was so easy. I just threw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day.


Mujahid Ali
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I love that this recipe uses a variety of beans. It gives the chili a great texture and flavor.


Javid Iqbal
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This chili is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling.


Dinosaur Michai
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I served it with sour cream, shredded cheese, and cornbread.


DARK Good
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This was easily the best chili I've ever made. The smoky flavor from the chipotle peppers was perfect.


Harish Photo Studio
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I've made this chili several times and it's always a hit.


Braxton Grigg
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This chili is amazing! I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


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